In thinking about this I wonder if they shouldn’t have let whiff as Cesar just did. Then you don’t burn a pitcher in what could be a long night.It’s easy to second guess but Papelbon only threw 10 pitches.

Not only has he not have a hit, I’ve become so accustomed to his ineptitude in the later innings that I don’t expect him to come through. I actually have more confidence in Howard although he disappointed just now as did Asche who is having a fairly poor night at the plate.

Schmenk. your numbers are correct, but it is true it’s been 6 years since the last walk-off. I’m not saying that many players get more than one or two in their careers anyway, but it just surprised me when I read it.